Factors that influence patient empowerment in inpatient chronic care: early thoughts on a diabetes care intervention in South Africa
Abstract Background The burden of non-communicable diseases is growing rapidly in low- and middle-income countries. Research suggests that health interventions that aim to improve patient self-management and empower patients to care actively for their disease will improve health outcomes over the lo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-12-01
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Series: | BMC Endocrine Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-019-0465-1 |